Law students Danielle Hines, Destini Solomon and Nicole Johnson were recognized for their academic performance and community service at the Annual Law Day Banquet on May 2, 2009.  Ms. Johnson, a first-year student, was the recipient of the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association service award. Ms Johnson's selection was based upon her community service and support of activities that promote and advance the cause of women's interests. 

Presenting the monetary award at the banquet was Arnita Foster, who is a member of the Women Lawyers Section and also a member of the Birmingham Bar Foundation. Attorney Foster is a graduate of the law school and a member of the faculty. 

The Arthur D. Shores Foundation awarded second year students Danielle Hines and Destini Solomon with a $1500.00 and $1000.00 scholarship, respectively, along with certificates honoring their academic merit and exemplary service. Presenting the scholarships was Ms. Odessa Woolfolk, president emeritus of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and a member of the Shores Scholarship Committee. The late Arthur D. Shores was one of the law school's incorporators and was a veteran civil rights attorney, who represented Arthurine D. Lucy and the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Attorney Shores began his legal career in the 1940s as one of the very first black attorneys licensed in Alabama. 

The law school is grateful to the Shores Foundaiton and the Women Lawyers Section for their altruistic student support and congratulates the recipients.